Valley City Community Band to Perform Spring Concert

Free concert features music from Holst, Star Wars, and more on March 19th

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:45pm

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The Valley City Community Band is inviting the public to attend their spring concert on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7 PM in the Performance Hall at the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Fine Arts on the Valley City State University campus. The free concert will feature music by composers like Holst, Sweeney, and John Williams, as well as a solo performance by band member Larry Herzog.

Why it matters

The Valley City Community Band has become an important part of the local arts and culture scene, providing free concerts that showcase the musical talents of community members of all ages and skill levels. This spring performance continues the band's tradition of bringing high-quality, accessible live music to the Valley City area.

The details

The concert's theme is "Starts and Space" and will include pieces like "March to the Stars" by local musician Myron Sommerfeld, as well as selections from the Disney-Pixar film "Brave" and the "Star Wars" franchise. Band member Larry Herzog will also perform a euphonium solo titled "Song for Frances".

  • The concert will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7 PM.
  • The Valley City Community Band rehearses on Thursday evenings in the band room of the CFA Building.

The players

Valley City Community Band

A community band open to performers of all ages and skill levels, under the direction of Rochelle Jimenez. The band is now in its 4th year of operation.

Rochelle Jimenez

The director of the Valley City Community Band, who was instrumental in starting the group.

Larry Herzog

A member of the Valley City Community Band who will perform a euphonium solo titled "Song for Frances" during the concert.

Myron Sommerfeld

A local musician and band leader who composed the piece "March to the Stars" that will open the concert.

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What they’re saying

“For more information about this concert or the VCCB, please reach out to her at valleycitycommunityband@gmail.com.”

— Rochelle Jimenez, Director, Valley City Community Band (NewsDakota.com)

What’s next

The Valley City Community Band will continue rehearsing on Thursday evenings in preparation for the spring concert on March 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The Valley City Community Band's spring concert is a free, family-friendly event that showcases the musical talents of local performers and provides the community with access to high-quality live music.